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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 343.06 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 343.06 and 91.63 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 343.06 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/343.06 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 343.06 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 31,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434.59/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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